Lucille Virginia York

Lucille Virginia (Starbuck) York, 94, of Kirksville, Missouri died January 5, 2022 at The Pines in Kirksville, Missouri.

The daughter of Perley Floyd and Bessie (Johnson) Starbuck, she was born November 13, 1927 in Queen City, Missouri.

In December of 1949, in Kirksville, Missouri she was united in marriage to Ola Nelson York. Lucille graduated from Northeast Missouri State University earning both a Bachelor's and Master's degree. Lucille taught elementary education for over thirty years starting her career in a one room schoolhouse.

Lucille had many creative interests. She was an avid reader, gardener, artist, musician, quilter and had several cats she loved dearly throughout the years. Lucille was a member of the Full Gospel Church. Lucille's faith was strong and she spent her final days with family, calm with the knowledge that she was going to her true home with the Lord.

Lucille is survived by one son, Ola Dean York of Greentop, Missouri; two daughters, Judy L. York of Kirksville, Missouri and Gloria J. (Michael) Eppley of Springfield, Illinois; granddaughter, Claire E. Eppley of Springfield, Illinois and brother Floyd (Peggy) Starbuck of Kirksville, Missouri.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Gerald and two sisters Buelah "Kathy" Kelly and Wilma, who passed as a child.

A private family service will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to Myers Cemetery, Queen City, Missouri and may be entrusted with Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, 2100 E. Shepherd Ave., Kirksville, MO 63501.

Arrangements in the care of Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home; www.davisplaylehudsonrimer.com.